New Zealand Camping - Tongariro National Park: view from the Tongariro Crossing
Mangahuia Conservation Campground
Tongariro National Park
Off State Highway 47
6km south west of National Park township
Central North Island
North Island
New Zealand
39.1818S 175.4694E
LOCATION...
Camping New Zealand - Mangahuia Campground Tongariro National Park
This Department of Conservation campsite is in Tongariro National Park! A pretty awesome location.
This is the camp ground to base yourself at if you are undertaking the Tongariro Crossing (the start of which is about a 10 minute drive). It's a popular camp ground for that reason, so get here early to make sure you get a campsite.
If the Tongariro Crossing isn't enough tramping for you, there is a tramping track starting at the camp ground (the Whakapapaiti Track). The start of the trail is in the top right corner of the campervan camping section of the camp ground.
If you are happy camping in the winter (brrr!), Mangahuia Campground is really close to the Whakpapa Skifield.
Camping New Zealand - Mangahuia Campground Tongariro National Park
The tent camping zone is a lovely grass area dotted with pampas grass and small bushes next to the river. Really pretty. There is also a shelter (with counter tops and sinks) for when it rains! Turn left before you get to the campervan camping area to find the tent camping area. The tent area is walk-in, you have to park your car in the small car park just in front of it.
The campervan camping area consists of private (some shady) gravel sites in amongst trees/bushes.
New Zealand Camping - Tongariro National Park: view of the emerald lakes
Tips on doing the Tongariro Crossing:
$6 per adult, $3 per child per child (5-17 years old), under 5’s are free
17 campervan campsites
17 tent campsites
All year
First come first served
Unknown
Camping New Zealand - Mangahuia Camping Tongariro National Park
Note: No drinking water. No campfires
No
Tarmac
Gravel
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